Charging & infrastructure - Page 4

The UK is on track to meet 300,000 charge point installations by 2030, but the Government spending watchdog said there is still a regional divide.

EDF is offering £200 cashback to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before December 26.

A roadmap setting out the policies required to deliver net zero transport and transform UK industry has been published by the Zemo Partnership.

The average cost of charging an electric vehicle at home has fallen by 15% this year, to 24p per kWh, the lowest since 2021, new research suggests.

Electric vehicle drivers would like charging payment apps to offer extras like affiliate discounts and loyalty rewards, according to a new survey by Paythru.

Fuuse, an EV charging software and services provider, has acquired Everyday EV, a UK-based driver support service, for an undisclosed sum.

Fleets have been able to get the average cost of charging an electric vehicle down to £400 using smart scheduling, according to new data.

Electric vehicle drivers reimbursed using HMRC’s advisory electricity rate are being underpaid by hundreds of pounds a year, new research suggests.

The RAC argues reforms are required to bring cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who cannot charge at home.

National Highways is testing and trialling a new energy storage and charging system that can add 100 miles of range in five minutes.

The DfT funded £21 million worth of workplace chargers in 2023 and the number of installations is nearing 60,000 since the scheme launched in 2016.

Charge point operators face a fine of £10,000 for each charger that does not meet new rules which came into force this weekend.

Shell Fleet Solutions has identified several roadblocks around the greater use of EVs, while suggesting what tactics fleets can employ to overcome them.

The proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge has fallen to the lowest ever this year, according to new AA analysis.

Challenges with charging, and the cost and choice of EVs are holding back some employers from switching to a more sustainable fleet, new research suggests.

The AA has selected Rightcharge for home charging reimbursement and as its public charge card to keep its electric vans powered while on the road.

First Bus will allow Centrica to charge its electric vehicles using its rapid charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide.

With drivers paying up to 10 times more to charge on the public network than at home, the Government says it wants to improve access to charging.

Zapmap has published its annual satisfaction rankings for electric vehicle (EV) rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks in the UK.

Going green requires input from different parts of a business, says Lorna McAtear.

The new offer from the Electric Car Scheme aims to bring down the cost of public charging to be in line with, or cheaper than, the cost of driving an ICE car.

Fleets buying a new electric van from Ford Pro can now receive a Ford Pro Home Charging bundle for just £10.

Organisations which operate a back-to-base model have many obstacles to overcome with on-site charging as they transition to EVs.

Its EV charging design consultants will work closely with customers to create tailored EV charging infrastructure designs.

The limited time offer of £50 will mean that two of EDF’s EV tariffs will become some of the cheapest options on the market.

The groundwork is being laid for the widespread use of electric HGVs, with several fleets deploying the zero-emission trucks as part of Government trials.

Transport minister also promises more details around 2030 ban on sale of new ICE vans.

Peak and off-peak tariffs for the fastest electric vehicle chargers are being introduced by more charge point operators, says the AA.

Tual has launched a battery-buffer powerbank enabling fleets to plug gaps in energy supply and relieve their reliance on grid infrastructure.

Coventry University has launched a new project examining the barriers to home charging electric vehicles.

MPs will debate the challenges faced by fleets transitioning to zero-emission vans in Parliament on Tuesday (October 29).

Fleet managers will be able to monitor chargers across multiple sites and their vehicles on the same platform, regardless of charger brand or management system.

A trial of vehicle to grid electric vehicle workplace chargers is starting that aims to lower the cost of the technology for fleets.

Auto Trader survey suggests anxiety is overstated with most drivers charging at home

Guidance for charge point operators around transparent pricing as well as contactless payments and open data has been “clarified” by the DfT.

AW Energy is using renewable energy generated through wind turbines to power its ultra rapid charging stations and cut charging costs by as much as 50%.

Charging downtime is costing job need electric fleets eight times more than the electricity used to top up the batteries, according to estimates from Co Charger.

New card and app give electric company car and van drivers the ability to pay at 38 public charging networks across the UK.

Better battery range to accommodate vehicle payload in electric vans would help almost a third of operators make the switch, new research suggests.

Nissan has developed a new bi-directional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution for electric vehicles.